Learn more about this edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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